Term Name: |
(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,16E,18R)-18-hydroperoxyicosapentaenoic acid |
|
Search Ontology:
|
Synonyms: |
- (18R)-HpEPE
- (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,16E,18R)-18-hydroperoxyicosa-5,8,11,14,16-pentaenoic acid
- 18(R)-HpEPE
|
Definition: |
A hydroperoxyicosapentaenoic acid that is (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,16E)-icosapentaenoic acid in which the pro-R hydrogen at position 18 has been replaced by a hydroperoxy group. One of the two stereoisomers formed when acetylated COX2 oxidises the omega-3 fatty acid EPA.
|
References: |
|
Ontology: |
ChEBI
(
EBI
)
|